Two things are always true about vodka: one, it is the simplest kind of spirit; and two, a good vodka is a clean vodka. To put it a little simply, vodka can be made from absolutely anything that ferments—a distillate can only qualify as a “vodka” when it comes off of the still at a minimum 95% alcohol by volume. That being said, different types of stills can produce a rectified spirit at that ABV easier than others. One of the least common families of stills used in making vo

A true child of Bozeman, 1889 Whiskey from Bozeman Spirits has proudly become a local favorite. Made from Montana-grown grains (malted barley, corn, and rye) and aged in virgin American oak casks, the 1889 is an easy choice when you are looking for a new whiskey to expand your collection. The nose carries some green oak and milled grain, confirmed on the body, and a breezy finish that makes it as comfortable standing on its own as it is in the whiskey-based Montana Mule (just

Crafted in small batches from Montana wheat and malted barley, this vodka from Helena’s Gulch Distillers is definitely one to add to your collection. It is rare to find a vodka that has such a fine balance between a slightly sweet, creamy body and a clean, mellow palate that is as enjoyable neat as it is in your preferred cocktail. Whereas many other vodkas aim to be as tasteless and neutral as possible, the Triple Divide does not shy away from the malty character of its grai

Although this whiskey from Koenig Distillery in Caldwell, Idaho, is billed as an “Idaho whiskey,” the actual distillate appears to be sourced from outside the state and then cut to bottling proof with water from the eponymous mountain range. With a minimum four years’ barrel aging, this rye still has some noticeably green but still promising notes on the nose. The palate develops a fair hint of vanilla and oak that complements the natural spice of the rye grain nicely, althou